Практика Shadowing: English Shadowing Practice for Small Talk | Easy Conversation Practice Podcast - Изучайте разговорный английский с YouTube

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Hello English learners, and welcome back to English in Comfort,
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your cozy English podcast for learning English through easy conversation.
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I'm Mark.
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And I'm Anna.
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We're back with another English shadowing practice,
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and today we are practicing small talk.
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That's right.
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Shadowing is the best way to improve your speaking skills.
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And small talk is so important.
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You use it everywhere from meeting friends and neighbors to chatting at work.
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We will start with easy phrases and move to slightly longer ones.
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Here is how to practice.
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Listen to the phrase and then repeat it out loud during the silent pause.
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Try to copy our tone and rhythm too.
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And remember, you can always pause the video if you need more time.
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So if you're ready, let's get started.
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Let's start with the basics.
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These are easy, friendly ways to say hello and ask how someone is doing.
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Listen and repeat.
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Hi, how are things?
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How is your day going?
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It is so nice to see you.
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see.
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What is new with you?
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Great!
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Now, let's practice how to answer those greetings naturally.
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Remember to sound friendly.
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I'm doing really well, thanks.
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Not too bad.
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How about you?
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I've been pretty busy lately.
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Everything is going great.
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Nothing much, just the usual.
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Excellent job!
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Now, the most popular small talk topic in the world, the weather.
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Listen and repeat.
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Beautiful day today, isn't it?
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It looks like it is going to rain.
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I can't believe how cold it is today.
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We finally have some sunshine.
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It is supposed to be really hot tomorrow.
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I hope it stays sunny for the weekend.
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All right, everyone.
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Let's move on to a topic everyone talks about when they arrive at work or meet a friend,
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which is traffic.
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Listen and repeat.
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How was the traffic today?
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The train was so crowded this morning.
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Did you find a parking spot?
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The traffic was terrible today.
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My drive was actually pretty quick.
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You're doing great.
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Next, let's talk about food and coffee breaks.
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Listen and repeat.
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I really needed a coffee today.
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The line is pretty long this morning.
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Did you bring your lunch today?
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I am starving.
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Where should we eat?
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I usually just grab a sandwich.
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Next, let's ask people about what they like to do.
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This is a great way to make friends.
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Listen and repeat.
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Have you watched any good movies lately?
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What do you like to do in your free time?
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I love reading when I have the time.
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I have been watching a really good show on TV.
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I usually just go for a walk in the evening.
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Let's talk about travel.
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People love talking about their vacations.
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Listen and repeat.
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Do you have any trips planned?
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I am going to the beach next month.
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Have you ever been to Italy?
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I really need a vacation right now.
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That sounds like an amazing trip.
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You're doing a fantastic job.
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Talk is talking about the weekend.
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Listen and repeat.
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Do you have any plans for the weekend?
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What did you get up to this weekend?
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I am just going to take it easy and relax.
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We went out for dinner on Saturday night.
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I didn't do much, just caught up on some sleep.
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Great job, everyone.
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Making someone smile is a great way to start a chat.
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Pay attention to the friendly tone here.
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Listen and repeat.
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I really like your jacket.
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That is a great color on you.
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Where did you get those shoes?
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Your hair looks really nice today.
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Great.
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Now, in every small talk,
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you need to know how to end small talk politely without being rude.
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Listen and repeat.
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Well, I should probably get going.
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It was so nice talking to you.
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I better get back to work.
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Let's catch up again soon.
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Have a great rest of your day.
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Perfect.
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Now it is time for the final challenge.
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We are going to practice full conversations.
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Listen and try to repeat and copy the both of us.
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Hey, Anna, how was the traffic today?
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Hi, Mark.
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It was terrible.
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It took me an hour to get here.
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How about you?
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My drive was actually pretty quick.
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I left a little early today.
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That was smart.
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I really need this coffee right now.
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Me too.
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So, do you have any plans for the weekend?
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Not really.
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I'm just going to take it easy and relax.
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What about you?
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I am going to the beach with some friends.
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I hope it stays sunny.
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That sounds amazing.
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Have a great time.
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Thanks.
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Well, I should probably get back to work.
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Me too.
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Catch up with you later, Mark.
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Fantastic job, everyone.
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Let's do one more practice with another common daily life situation.
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Hi, Mark.
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Long time no see.
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How have you been?
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Hi, Anna.
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I'm doing really well, thanks.
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Just been pretty busy lately.
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I know the feeling.
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Beautiful day today, isn't it?
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It really is.
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We finally have some sunshine.
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By the way, I love your new jacket.
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That is a great color on you.
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Thank you so much.
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I just bought it for my trip next month Oh,
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do you have a trip planned?
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Yes, I am finally taking a vacation to Italy Wow,
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have a wonderful time.
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Anyway, I better get going It was so nice talking to you.
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Have a great rest of your day.
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And that's it, everyone.
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Take a deep breath.
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You did a fantastic job.
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Your mouth and jaw might feel a little tired right now,
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but that is exactly what we want.
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It means you are building muscle memory.
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Soon, these small talk phrases will be completely automatic.
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Make sure to save this video to your playlist so you can come back and practice with us again.
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Consistency is the key to speaking smoothly.
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Let us know in the comments.
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Which small talk topic is your favorite?
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Do you like talking about the weather, food, or travel?
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We would love to read your thoughts.
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Don't forget to subscribe to English in Comfort for more everyday conversation practice.
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Thank you for practicing with us.
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Keep speaking, keep improving, and take care everyone.

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Грамматика и выражения в контексте

Во время прослушивания этого подкаста акцентируется внимание на нескольких ключевых структурах, которые могут улучшить ваше понимание английского:

  • Приветствия: Например, "Hi, how are things?" - это дружелюбный способ начать разговор.
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  • Темы для обсуждения: Обсуждение погоды, как "It is supposed to be really hot tomorrow," является универсальным способом начать разговор.
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Распространенные ловушки произношения

Хоть это видео и предлагает полезные фразы, в нем также есть слова и выражения, которые могут быть сложными для правильного произношения:

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